For #WorldRefugeeDay get to know Nader's family
2,192 views · Published 5 June 2015 · 1:31 · Indexed 14 November 2026
Channel: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · 2015 · News & Politics
“I fell in love with music when I was 15. I played drums, trumpet and trombone in the school band, but when I discovered the saxophone there was no looking back. I’ve been playing professionally for 18 years. Music has helped me in everything – morally, financially, even my manners. It helps maintain one’s soul and is second only to my family.” Nader is a third-generation refugee. His parents fled Palestine as children and he grew up in Damascus, Syria. In 2011, the conflict forced the family to flee. His daughter Aya was 10 when she heard her first blast. “I screamed and woke everyone in the building,” she says. “When we were escaping in our neighbour’s taxi, snipers fired at us. We found a bullet hole in the trunk.” The family moved from one place to another until it became too dangerous to stay. In 2013, Nader left for Bangkok, Thailand. Two months later, his wife Rana and the three children joined him, lugging two suitcases and a saxophone. The family has recently been accepted for resettlement in a European country and hope to put their refugee legacy behind them. “Once we get there, I want to join a school, learn the language and invite my new friends for my birthday party,” says Aya. On World Refugee Day 2015, please get to know Nader and introduce her to your friends http://rfg.ee/NRMGx #WorldRefugeeDay: Millions of families have fled their homes to escape war or human rights abuses. Millions of mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers – who are also students, musicians, cooks, and so much more. Refugees are ordinary people, living through extraordinary times. Please support us introducing these remarkable individuals to others. http://rfg.ee/NRMGx Information for media: If you would like to use this video to communicate refugee stories or require B-Roll, transcripts, stills or much more information, please contact us at [email protected] or [email protected]. --- Keep up to date with our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/unhcr?sub_confirmation=1 -- UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, we have helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more. Read more at http://UNHCR.org Support our work with refugees now by subscribing to this channel, liking this video and sharing it with your friends and contacts. Thanks so much for your help.
